Thedelldays Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 If this is true (and I have no reason to doubt it, obviously!) then he could be potentially the single most important signing we make. Players like him, MAKE the team play football. They create space for themselves, they demand the ball, they keep the play simple, until such time as they spot an opening or can prompt a move. If nothing is forthcoming, they keep possession, but when an opportunity arises, they exploit it. Performences like Huddersfield will still happen, but it's less likely when you have midfielders who want the ball, infact DEMAND it, from the defence, and force the pattern of play. The more I hear, the more I like. again..I agree.. since pards has come we needed.. RB - check LB - check CM - (hopefully) check twice CF - Check on a massive scale (for league 1) just need a CB and we have the basis of a bloody good league 1 side with a great spine to the team..are we allowed to say this..?
Colinjb Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 Ditto. He "sounds" like the exact type of player/midfield general/playmaker we've been crying-out for since I don't know when...years! Yeah, who was the last one we had? Wotton.... no Morgan.........no Oakley...... not really Delap...... kinda but no Quashie..... he wishes.... Carlton Palmer........ pffft..... Darren Potter, Richard Chaplow and Danny Guthrie..... loaners don't count.
Toadhall Saint Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 again..I agree.. since pards has come we needed.. RB - check LB - check CM - (hopefully) check twice CF - Check on a massive scale (for league 1) just need a CB and we have the basis of a bloody good league 1 side with a great spine to the team..are we allowed to say this..? TDD - WE are tho I expect others to differ!
treggs23 Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 is there a risk that Lambert might try and take him to Norwich at the last minute? What are their midfield options like? (just before I get too excited at this Saints buying players we need shocker)
thorpie the sinner Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 again..I agree.. since pards has come we needed.. RB - check LB - check CM - (hopefully) check twice CF - Check on a massive scale (for league 1) just need a CB and we have the basis of a bloody good league 1 side with a great spine to the team..are we allowed to say this..? what I don't get is, why have we announced via official site that we are in talks! Is that because of the upheaval at the u's, so we don't miss out?
Colinjb Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 is there a risk that Lambert might try and take him to Norwich at the last minute? What are their midfield options like? (just before I get too excited at this Saints buying players we need shocker) Me thinks it's a little late for that.
Thedelldays Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 TDD - WE are tho I expect others to differ! I know we are..just will take a few weeks of the season for pards to have a real effect on and off the pitch.. even if we signed no one after lambert, i still could not see us fighting relegation...maybe struggle for the playoffs, but no way would we struggle to stay up...those who say so are quite insulting to the players we have
Thedelldays Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 what I don't get is, why have we announced via official site that we are in talks! Is that because of the upheaval at the u's, so we don't miss out? maybe it is nothing other than communication with the fans..?
Minty Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 what I don't get is, why have we announced via official site that we are in talks! Is that because of the upheaval at the u's, so we don't miss out? 'Advanced' talks says the OS, so I fully expect the only things outstanding are formalities. I couldn't see them releasing the news if it wasn't going to happen.
.comsaint Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 Yeah, who was the last one we had? Wotton.... no Morgan.........no Oakley...... not really Delap...... kinda but no Quashie..... he wishes.... Carlton Palmer........ pffft..... Fabrice?... We need a new midfield genius. Not since Chris Marsden have I truly worshipped a midfielder of any kind!
Wes Tender Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 Looks a genuinely good prospect. If Wilkins rated him at Brighton and he gets a decent write-up from the ex-Skate Claridge, it does point to a good player. I liked the fact that he shows ambition and also that he has been a good captain at both Brighton and Colchester. It seems that he could do a good job in front of Harding if Mills is out, or left centre midfield, hopefully the replacement for Wotton.
Thedelldays Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 I wonder what squad numbers are left..didnt melis get 35..?
Ponty Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 even if we signed no one after lambert, i still could not see us fighting relegation...maybe struggle for the playoffs, but no way would we struggle to stay up...those who say so are quite insulting to the players we have Hmmm... Your clairvoyancy skills last season kinda showed why you should not make rash statements, matey.
krissyboy31 Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 again..I agree.. since pards has come we needed.. RB - check LB - check CM - (hopefully) check twice CF - Check on a massive scale (for league 1) just need a CB and we have the basis of a bloody good league 1 side with a great spine to the team..are we allowed to say this..? I would add a wide RMF or RW to that and a couple of squad/back-up players and then I'd agree. We will need to replace one of Rasiak and Saganowski if/when they go.
thorpie the sinner Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 maybe it is nothing other than communication with the fans..? what club in transparency shocker lol?? We have moved on!!
Thedelldays Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 Hmmm... Your clairvoyancy skills last season kinda showed why you should not make rash statements, matey. so... you have to be wrong now and then.. :smt081
West End Saint Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 again..I agree.. since pards has come we needed.. RB - check LB - check CM - (hopefully) check twice CF - Check on a massive scale (for league 1) just need a CB and we have the basis of a bloody good league 1 side with a great spine to the team..are we allowed to say this..? I have to agree Pardew is doing a good job filling the gaps in our side as you say a HMF centre back next please and then someone with pace that can play wide or up front and we have a squad as good as anyones in this league I like the way he is buying players that have the ability to step up to the CCC as well it shows a bit of planning not just knee jerk reaction I think Harding Lambert & Hammond can all do a job a league higher good news COYR
Thedelldays Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 I would add a wide RMF or RW to that and a couple of squad/back-up players and then I'd agree. We will need to replace one of Rasiak and Saganowski if/when they go. i would say yes to the above for a promotion contending team.... but as a good league 1 team..yes, we are pretty damn good
Minty Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 even if we signed no one after lambert, i still could not see us fighting relegation...maybe struggle for the playoffs, but no way would we struggle to stay up...those who say so are quite insulting to the players we have Agreed. We have always had some quality, but it's simply not been coached and developed properly. We saw flashes last year, but never enough consistent application, hence we are where we are. With Pardew now seemingly working on a variety of things in training and adding some real quality to the squad too, I am confident we'll see a real improvement over the coming weeks and months. Every interview of his that I've seen seems acutely aware of our shortcomings and, more importantly, knows how he wants to deal with it and put it right. That said, there will still be poor performances and bad results, but that's football. Now, more than at any other time in the last few years, really is the time to have some faith IMO.
nickfinks Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 i don't know anything about this bloke, is he any good? is he fit? whats his injury record like? whats he gunna cost?
saintjay77 Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 Tut Tut ... Apologies .... what I meant was that, although they may not have been allowed to play against us .... they DID contribute to their (respective) Teams points toatal .... which did count against us, and the other two relegated Teams, at the end of the season ..... ...... Don't get so Tetchy Rupert .........have a lie down, ....there's a dear .... or possibly deer..... They did more to help us i think you will find. they helped by saving us money and also help there respective teams beat the teams around us which in effect gave us a better chance of survival. there teams pushing for promotion did bugger all in the way of relegating us.
St.Patrik Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 According to this site Saints are talking personal terms with Hammond - so the deal with Colchester is done then? http://www.colchester.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=166370
Thedelldays Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 That said, there will still be poor performances and bad results, but that's football. Now, more than at any other time in the last few years, really is the time to have some faith IMO. yes there will... we will no doubt lose a home game...we will no doubt get WELL beaten away from home probably more than once more.. I fear the next defeat will result in the whinging like we have had over the weekend again... BUT, I really think that after xmas we will be a force in this league...expecially at home
dubai_phil Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 There is only ONE thing missing that would make this TOTALLY fantastic news... The fact that the fee is 400k + Wotton in part exchange But meanwhile back at the doomsayers secret underground bunker....
Leslie Charteris Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 Once again, Pardew proves he's an astute judge of a player and if we get him for the rumoured £400,000, rather than Claridges's £750,000 valuation from a couple of years ago, then we've got a bargain! Keep it up AP. :-)
Colinjb Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 What the hell is happeneing at Colchester? Are they entering administration or something, it's bizare. Maybe Lambert left after the chairman accepted the bid for Hammond?
Thedelldays Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 lol..we are playing the colchester in a few weeks..
Spades Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 Perhaps we have written the article explaining we are in advanced talks because Colchester mentioned it in their press conference? They obviously want to get all of their bad news out of the way in one go... so once they gave the info we just backed it up by claiming we hope to have it completed by tomorrow
thorpie the sinner Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 There is only ONE thing missing that would make this TOTALLY fantastic news... The fact that the fee is 400k + Wotton in part exchange But meanwhile back at the doomsayers secret underground bunker.... That Sir is too much to hope for ha ha!
krissyboy31 Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 What the hell is happeneing at Colchester? Are they entering administration or something, it's bizare. Maybe Lambert left after the chairman accepted the bid for Hammond? This was what I was wondering. Johnnie Jackson has gone to Notts County as well!
Albie79 Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 I wonder what squad numbers are left..didnt melis get 35..? Yes he did, but I think that was because he is a) a loan signing and b) they were saving other numbers for signings 6, 12, 14 are the other numbers available. :cool:
SaintRichmond Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 Because every post on every thread manages to get back to Lowe. Move on FFS!!! OK, I see your point ..... perhaps it's because when we talk about anything and everything that has gone wrong with our Club ............. it can always be traced back to Lowe ...... Simples:)
Ponty Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 Lambert is off to Norwich We've only just bought him.
Granadino Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 What the hell is happeneing at Colchester? Are they entering administration or something, it's bizare. Maybe Lambert left after the chairman accepted the bid for Hammond? Maybe we can take Lisbie off their hands while we're at it.
Thedelldays Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 Yes he did, but I think that was because he is a) a loan signing and b) they were saving other numbers for signings 6, 12, 14 are the other numbers available. :cool: 6 it is (possibly)
SaintRichmond Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 There is only ONE thing missing that would make this TOTALLY fantastic news... The fact that the fee is 400k + Wotton in part exchange But meanwhile back at the doomsayers secret underground bunker.... So we still have to pay £399K then ???
mUrph Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 We've only just bought him. ha dee ha (http://www.cu-fc.com/page/News/0,,10424~1758963,00.html)
Minsk Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 There is only ONE thing missing that would make this TOTALLY fantastic news... The fact that the fee is 400k + Wotton and Pulis in part exchange But meanwhile back at the doomsayers secret underground bunker.... I've amended it for you.
SO16_Saint Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 AND Jonnie Jackson has joined Notts County on a free
Arizona Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 We've only just bought him. Is that another woooooooooooooossssssssssh!!! ?
ruddick Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 ha dee ha (http://www.cu-fc.com/page/News/0,,10424~1758963,00.html) Ponty was replying to someone saying Lambert was off to Norwich by saying we only just bought him meaning Rickie Lambert not Paul Lambert. He got confused.
RedAndWhite91 Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 Certainly think he would be a good signing and I am genuinely excited by the prospect of seeing him dictate the play in the middle of the park. Hadn't heard much of him before, and before clicking on the link to wikipedia I thought he'd be some 34 year old almost-past-it player who would be backing up the current squad. But a 26 year old skipper is an exciting prospect and I hope they wrap up the deal as soon as possible! It all looks pleasantly good.
Minsk Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 If this is true (and I have no reason to doubt it, obviously!) then he could be potentially the single most important signing we make. Players like him, MAKE the team play football. They create space for themselves, they demand the ball, they keep the play simple, until such time as they spot an opening or can prompt a move. If nothing is forthcoming, they keep possession, but when an opportunity arises, they exploit it. Performences like Huddersfield will still happen, but it's less likely when you have midfielders who want the ball, infact DEMAND it, from the defence, and force the pattern of play. The more I hear, the more I like. Great post Minty. I am liking this news more and more too the more I hear about Hammond. Come on Saints let's get this deal done very quickly please. I will now be absolutely gutted if it falls through.
Scudamore Posted 18 August, 2009 Posted 18 August, 2009 Ponty was replying to someone saying Lambert was off to Norwich by saying we only just bought him meaning Rickie Lambert not Paul Lambert. He got confused. Silly Ponty...
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